TABC Laws, Penalties and Fines

Penalties for Retailers

What are the consequences to a retailer if alcohol is served or sold to an intoxicated person?
The retailer could have their license/permit to sell alcoholic beverages suspended for up 60 days, or even canceled. If there is evidence that the illegal sale was made to someone involved in a fatal accident, TABC will move for cancellation of the license/permit.

What are the consequences to a retailer if alcohol is served or sold to a minor, or if a minor is caught possessing or consuming alcohol on the premises?
The retailer could have their license/permit to sell alcoholic beverages suspended for up 90 days, or even canceled. For a second offense, their license/permit may be suspended for up to six months, or canceled. For a third offense within a period of 36 consecutive months, their license/permit may be suspended for up to 12 months, or canceled.

Penalties for Seller-Servers

What are the consequences to a seller/server, if they serve or sell alcohol to an intoxicated person?
An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both. If a person has been previously convicted of this violation, or the sale to a minor, a second violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.

What are the consequences to a seller/server if they serve or sell alcohol to a minor?
An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.

Penalties for Minors

What are the consequences to the minor if alcohol is served or sold to them?
The purchase, attempt to purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500, alcohol awareness course, community service and driver's license suspension.

Sources: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code: Online PDF Document 1333K; TABC Administrative Rules: Online PDF Document 489K